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Enjoy the best stories and perspectives from the theatre world today.
In advance of the DCPA Theatre Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy Twelfth Night, we present the start of our video series giving you 12 seconds with the cast of Twelfth Night answering a variety of questions we threw at them game-show style. Questions such as: “What is Twelfth Night about?” and “What is your favorite word or phrase from the script?” and “What is the best trick you have ever played on someone?” Have a laugh with us as you listen to the cast’s answers. Twelfth Night is directed by Chris Coleman and is being presented through December 22 in the Space Theatre. The cast includes Corey Allen, Seth Dhonau, Mehry Eslaminia, Cameron Folmar, Runner Francisco, Erick González, Sam Gregory, Larry Hecht, Rodney Lizcano, Krystel Lucas, Larry Paulsen, Alex Purcell, Kim Staunton and Kirk Taylor. Videos by David Lenk, Brittany Gutierrez and John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter.
Hilarious hijinks. Unrequited love. Gender-bending disguises. The clumsiness of romance is on display in every way in this Shakespearean comedy. Separated from her twin brother after a shipwreck in Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a man to work in the local household of Duke Orsino. The closer they become, the more Viola gets acquainted with Orsino’s crush, the beautiful noblewoman Olivia. Much to their dismay (and to your delight), the trio is inevitably thrust into a love triangle of mistaken identity and wanton foolishness. Overflowing with quick wit and titillating trysts, this standout play by The Bard is sure to please with its captivating characters and one of his most dynamic heroines